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small heath

Coenonympha pamphilus

Least Concern

About

small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (40 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Coenonympha

Species

Coenonympha pamphilus (small heath)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish nispola

French procris

German Kleines Wiesenvögelchen

Similar Species in Coenonympha

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Balkan Heath

Coenonympha orientalis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of small heath?

The scientific name of small heath is Coenonympha pamphilus. It belongs to the genus Coenonympha.

What is the conservation status of small heath?

small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does small heath live?

small heath is found in Found across Europe (40 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does small heath belong to?

small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) belongs to the genus Coenonympha, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is small heath endangered?

No, small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does small heath belong to?

small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of small heath?

The closest relatives of small heath in the genus Coenonympha include Balkan Heath, Common Ringlet, Corsican Heath, Cretan Small Heath, Dusky Heath.